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Organization Andaman and Nicobar Command
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 2 years (2014–2016), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 3 years (2014–2016)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2014 → CAPF 2015
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 3) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2016
Which one of the following is not correct in respect of Andaman and Nicobar Command?
- A It is the first integrated theatre command in India.
- B Its headquarters is at Port Blair.
- C It is commanded by a three-star officer.
- D It was set up by the British during the Second World War. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Defence & Military Studies › Armed Forces & Organization
CAPF2015
Which one of the following best describes the Andaman & Nicobar Island Command ?
- A A cyber security command
- B A unified command comprising Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard ✓
- C A unified command comprising Navy and the Coast Guard
- D One of the commands of the Indian Navy
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Miscellaneous GK
CDS2014
Andaman and Nicobar Command is
- A a Command of the Indian Army
- B a regional Command of the Indian Coast Guard
- C an integrated theater Command operating directly under the Chiefs of Staff Committee ✓
- D a joint Command of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Defence & Military Studies › Armed Forces & Organization
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